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How To Start a Graduate School Essay?

?Do you commence with a story? ?Do you begin with a reflection on the focus of your forthcoming graduate studies? ?Do you start at the beginning? And where exactly is that? If you want your graduate essay to grab the attention of the graduate admission representative, then keep reading this article… The graduate admissions committee is looking for a snapshot of you – ?Where you've been, ?Where you want to go, and ?what you w… Continue

Added by Maria Pittman on September 28, 2009 at 5:59am — No Comments

Blueprint business finalists announced

A non-toxic crop spray, ethically produced party bags and an online student accommodation portal are amongst the business ideas that have made it to the regional final of the 2009 North East Universities Business Planning Competition, Blueprint. The finalists will battle it out for a share of £30,000 cash and £25,000 in-kind support. The 10 ‘Business Awards’ finalists will be accompanied by the ‘Science & Technology’ and ‘Creativity & Design’ entrants, announced in September at the ‘Pi… Continue

Added by Hazel Burton on July 27, 2009 at 9:21am — No Comments

TITLE RACE ON FOR THE UK’S YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR

- Top awards scheme offers £10,000 and business glory for Britain’s best - The coveted Shell LiveWIRE Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, which recognises and celebrates the achievements of the UK’s finest young entrepreneurs, is now open for entries. The award, run by one of t… Continue

Added by Hazel Burton on July 21, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

Sex education pack wins enterprise award final

A sex education resource to ease the difficult conversations between parents and children was the winning business idea at this year's Young Enterprise North East Regional Final. The awards ceremony, which was held at the Gosforth Marriott hotel, saw students from Prior Pursglove Colleg… Continue

Added by Hazel Burton on June 19, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

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Added by Emma Reilly on May 11, 2009 at 6:34pm — No Comments

Darling ‘depending on' young entrepreneurs

The country is depending on enterprising young people to make sure the UK has a promising economic future, according to the chancellor. Speaking at Make Your Mark's Enterprising Young Brits awards, Alistair Darling said it was important to celebrate the work being done to encourage young people to ‘think ahead' and make the most of their talents. He said: "Especially at this time when countries like ours are facing recession, it's important to send out the message that we should be confident a… Continue

Added by Hazel Burton on March 26, 2009 at 11:48am — No Comments

enterprising.at Durham Entrepreneurs' Society

A great evening at Durham University - lots of stimulating debate and discussion. That's three enterprising.at events already! Thanks to Esther, Dan and Danny for their support and to all those who made the evening such a success. The discussion from the evening with be on the groups f… Continue

Added by If We Can You Can Administrators on March 18, 2009 at 2:49pm — No Comments

Anthony Hutton in MAD challenge!

Our recent Cloud9 Youth Summit witnessed a host of entrepreneurs in attendance, providing advice and guidance on life and business- two of which were founder of volunteering gap-year company Madventurer, John Lawler and Big Brother 6 winner Anthony Hutton. As part of a panel of entre… Continue

Added by Hazel Burton on March 10, 2009 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Enterprising.At Cloud9

The brainchild of Jonathan and Priya, enterprising.at exists to inspire, support and promote young people in business. Created by young entrepreneurs, for young entrepreneurs, it is a free-to-access community of like-minded peers. The first member-led event (of many) will… Continue

Added by If We Can You Can Administrators on February 18, 2009 at 4:31pm — No Comments

Young entrepreneurs get chance at thousands

Tens of thousands of pounds is to be invested in young entrepreneurial talent thanks to a new cash award from a national enterprise scheme. Long-running youth enterprise scheme Shell LiveWIRE has announced it will invest up to £70,000 in a new awards programme. Every month, up to five aspiring entrepreneurs between 16 and 30 will win a Shell LiveWIRE Grand Ideas award, which will grant a no-strings-attached financial boost of £1,000 to the originators of the best business ideas. In addition,… Continue

Added by Hazel Burton on January 19, 2009 at 11:34am — 1 Comment

North East Regional Business Fair February 2009

Business Link are sponsoring the above 2 day event starting on Wednesday 25th February 2009. It is taking place at Newcastle Race Course in Gosforth. You can reserve your place free of charge at the website www.nebusinessfair.co.uk quote from site "The event will offer new opportunities to companies to develop business, find new contacts and drive value through their supply chains." Highlights include: Business seminars; Support and advice zone; Business exhibits; "Meet the Buyers" (buyers fr… Continue

Added by Steve Hall on December 21, 2008 at 6:33pm — No Comments

Tax Self Assessment Online Deadline 31/1/09 - need help?

If you are self employed and have been since April 2008, you will need to have registered with HMRC as self emplyed and should have received a self assessment notice. If you have already submitted your return - well done, you're ahead of the game. If you have still got to sort it out, you have some time, but not much! get in touch if you need help submitting an online self assessment for the 31st January 2009 deadline. Continue

Added by Steve Hall on December 18, 2008 at 5:28pm — No Comments

Survey of young entrepreneurs and aspiring young entrepreneurs

We're working on a project with Talk member Jonathan Grubin and we're keen to find out a bit about your experiences as you think about starting, get established or grow your business. Are you getting the support you need and is there anything else that would help you achieve the success you're aiming for? The survey is online and should only take a few minu… Continue

Added by If We Can You Can Administrators on December 2, 2008 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Shamim wins Make It Happen

Congratulations to Shamim who won the Metro FM Make It Happen competition, having impressed the judging panel of Paul Callaghan, Kari Owers, Gary Thompson and Lisa Hart with his Tiffin delivery service idea. Hopefully his prize including support from Ernst & Young, Ward Hadaway,… Continue

Added by If We Can You Can Administrators on November 27, 2008 at 11:14am — No Comments

Cloud9

Last Friday saw the launch of Cloud9 - which will be the biggest gathering of enterprising young people the North East has ever seen. Graffiti artist, Graham Cleland designed the logo live at Emmanuel College in Gateshead after leading a workshop with their Chamber of Commerce.… Continue

Added by If We Can You Can Administrators on November 24, 2008 at 5:15pm — No Comments

Tears and Triumphs

The first episode of our new documentary is now online! Tears and Triumphs will follow If we can, you can Challenge winners Matt Scott and Michelle Taylor along with Ken Fryer who came up with the idea and contacted the others through Facebook. The first episode covers Ken's launch event… Continue

Added by If We Can You Can Administrators on November 19, 2008 at 11:38am — 1 Comment

Events managers wanted.

Can you recommend anyone?? I’m looking for event managers who are: - Confident - Organised - Pro active/ambitious To: -Pitch, arrange and run events. Experience is preferable, but so long as they have the above characteristics Id be happy to consider them. Conta… Continue

Added by Ken Fryer on November 13, 2008 at 9:42am — 1 Comment

Jay sets up new venture

If we can, you can Talk member Ceyhan Mihcioglu of Yo’Genie.com, which aims to create a student world where the art of sharing is excelled upon, has recently taken up a new challenge. WANTED Productions, although a completely different project altogether from Yo’Genie, is something that… Continue

Added by Hazel Burton on October 28, 2008 at 11:50am — No Comments

Something Fru Hazlitt Said..........

.......at the Sales Conference yesterday. (Actually a Roosvelt quotation - but pretty apt.) 'Just remember, however tough it gets, it’s not the critic that counts or the man who points out where the strong man has stumbled or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes short again and again because there is not effort without error and… Continue

Added by If We Can You Can Administrators on October 2, 2008 at 5:24pm — 2 Comments

Start Local Grow Global

A conference brought to you by the Entrepreneurs' Forum to ignite brilliance for students and graduates with special guest Ian Livingstone, founder of Games Workshop and the man behind the Tomb Raider and… Continue

Added by If We Can You Can Administrators on September 30, 2008 at 3:46pm — No Comments

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